Will this be ok for a 3 yr old who is big for his age - 40 inches tall and 49 lbs? I am afraid the car will be way too small for him, and tip over.
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I would not purchase it for a child that size, but that's just my personal opinion. I purchased this item back in 2010 and have had many children on it and it's been a lot of fun. The 5 year old who is 40 something pounds and tall, is still enjoying it, but not for long.
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Yes, it will be too small. We purchased this item then returned it because there was no place for our boys to put there legs and the ramp was very short, not stable or fun at all. Normally, we love Radio Flyer products but this was a loser. We purchased the Step 2 Coaster ride on and it works much better. We have twin 2 year old boys, 35 lbs. each but my 6 year old can even ride the Step 2.
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I bought this for my grand sons 3 rd birthday it was his & his brothers (1 yr) favorite gift. It's been almost a year and they both still spend a lot of time playing on it, they often go double on it which scares me but they haven't been hurt and it is very well made. I expect it to last a long time. He only needs to remember to hold his feet up and hold on. You can increase the length and slope as he grows and feels safer on it. Enjoy!
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I just wouldn't recommend it at all. both of our kids flipped over on it- at totally different ages. One ended up with 6 stitches in her chin...
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Hello! The car is pretty sturdy, my kids have never fallen off. The wheels are set far enough apart to give stability. :-) Remind him to lift his feet up.
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Not sure but my son is 32 lbs and the car isn't sluggish whatsoever. Seems like it could handle a 40 lb child. It's only for one child at a time though...no room for more.
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It's very convenient for moving in and out of cars - like taxis. However, the fine print says NOT to use on airplanes. I will say it will depend on size of your child too, my middle son is stocky but when he was 3 he still was tilted because he was too small for the best even though he weighed minimum weight restrictions for best. Now he is 4 and fits fine, but it may be too big to be comfortable at 2.5! The weights might have changed - check into the new vests. It is VERY CONVENIENT for a third child in back seat of tiny car!
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My son is 26lbs and loves it. He is 29 inches, but has plenty of room height wise to grow. He is nearing the width, but not uncomfortable. He is only 8 months and a chunk, so if she is 32 lbs and taller/leaner it would work great. My son naps in it when we go too :) the only drawback is don't get gravel dust in the wheels. They never work the same again and stick after. Before we did that we loved it!
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Hello there, It will works for couple months, I guess. After this time, tall as she is, I believe the little car should be small for her.Hope the answer helps you, guys.regardsCarlos
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I bought this for my grandson, who was 2 at the time. It has given him hours of fun, it does not tip easily, and I believe well made. Hope this helps.
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It should be fine. It reclines a bit, but not all the way flat, so as long as he's got some decent neck control or you put in a head support it will be fine. Honestly the stroller pushes a LOT better when the heavier kid sits in the back, but the back seat is the only one that adjusts. It is a really good travel stroller tho, especially if you're tight on trunk space
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I think it will be fine. It's a toy that will grow with the child. He/She may not get all the colors, numbers and size ramifications at this age, but the cars are sturdy and should be safe for a toddler. In time, it will offer lots of extra learning!
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I would say no, unfortunately. It is a tiny car and really designed for 3-4 year olds. My kids grew out of them quickly, but they did enjoy them while they could. I transitioned them from the car to a radio flyer big wheel, the one with the low seat and the really large front wheel. They LOVED IT! and fit in it up until 2nd grade.
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Even if you slide the seat all the way forward, in my opinion it will be too big for a 3 year old. My son just turned 5, and it is perfect for him. He started riding it around 4 1/2, and it was a little difficult for him at that time. I believe there is a smaller model, that may be more suitable. My 7 and 8 year old also fit on this when they slide the seat all the way back.
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Asami, Absolutely! I purchased this fir my 5 year old grandson for his 5th birthday and he did just fine. Nice and wide for better balance. He got this on his actual fifth birthday took off and said, " I couldn't do this when I was four. " one day made all the difference, I guess. Anyway, if he does not have balance issues he should do just fine I, however, was never able. Good luck and enjoy watching him. Tell him if it flies off into street not to run after it 'til he is certain it is safe. It is very sturdy, too! Hope I helped. Kameel
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Hi! I bought it for my son who is 3.5 years old and he loves this very much. If your child is into Hot Wheel Cars and other varieties of trucks and cars I can imagine he'd have a good bit of fun with this. All levels of the Rig adjust to lower and off load the cars, it's well made, fun, great for imagination. I can easily see at that age though - depending - that it could be an item easily grown out of. Each parent knows their child best. The toy as I said is fantastic-O though. Hope this helps. Maybe something like a remote controlled car or some of those larger monster Hot Wheels Trucks would be better suited if you find this isn't to your liking. Good luck shopping. :)
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My daughter is 4 however she is she is already taller than your son. She loves the car and mastered it in a couple of days. Her 8 year old cousin was able to get in and drive also.
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I think it would hold your 3 year old with no problem, but I do think it's built more for a younger child. Once they are secured in they can't move. It's kind of like a tight harness.Hope this helps!
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I would say the seat height would be fine. We have used it since our daughter was about 18 months, and still uses it at 3 years. The seats are stable when sitting in them... Has tipped a couple of times getting in or out, which is more of a concern for toes or furniture nearby. She has never tipped it over while sitting, but it is a bit back heavy.
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We are using the setup on a Ford-Edge. The car handles the weight very well. The one problem we do have is scraping the driveway and road when we back up. It rides low. We are going to check into changing the shocks on the back to air shocks. But it fits well on the car. I think the two cars are comparative in size.
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My daughter is very tall also, 100% for her age group. At 18 months and 35inches, she is at the next to the top shoulder strap. The manufacturer recommends turning it forward facing when they reach the top strap holder. I just asked our pediatrician at our 18 month check up what we should do when she reaches that point as I am sure it will be soon, and before she is 2 which is the law in CA. His response was to turn her around when she reaches the top strap even if it is before age 2 as she will then be big enough. That being said we bought this carseat for traveling. It is the smallest and lightest carseat we could find. She seems very comfortable in it. The bottom strap to attach it via car latches does not adjust on both sides which makes getting a perfectly tight fit impossible. It has good safety ratings but in comparison to the Britax carseat we use for every day, it really doesn't seem as safe or tighly secured in the car. Hope this helps.